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A Simple Guide to Replacing Your Key Fob Battery

and on November 10, 2026

A dead key fob battery is an easy DIY fix that takes just minutes and costs a few dollars — no dealership trip required.

USDA Warns: Don’t Eat These Frozen Meat Products

and on November 10, 2026

Sesame and anchovy, two allergens missing from the labels, could still be sitting in your freezer, and no formal recall was ever initiated.

They Paid to Live at Sea. Why Residential Cruises Keep Struggling

and on November 10, 2026

Villa Vie residents got only hours to leave before the ship stopped sailing, and earlier “cash calls” for extra money were a warning sign buyers can spot.

Gotta Catch ‘Em All: You Can Get McDonald’s Pokémon Happy Meal Today

, and on November 10, 2026

Each meal includes one of 15 mini toys and two Pokémon trading cards, but supplies are limited and no end date has been announced.

Gas Prices Could Dip Below $4 a Gallon for the First Time Since April

and on November 9, 2026

Michigan drivers saw the steepest drop, with pump prices falling 38 cents in one week, and GasBuddy says the dip has nothing to do with the election.

FDA Says Popular GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Rare Risk of Vision Loss, Blindness

and on November 9, 2026

The FDA’s review put the rare NAION rate at 6.4 per 100,000 GLP-1 patients, versus 3.8 per 100,000 in comparison groups.

Have Tattoos? You Can Get a BOGO Entree at Chipotle on Friday the 13th

and on November 9, 2026

Ink doesn’t have to be permanent: a temporary or drawn-on tattoo qualifies for the same deal during a one-hour window on Nov. 13.

The Hidden $1,500-a-Year Threat to Your Retirement

and on November 9, 2026

Half of GLP-1 users fear choosing between their medication and retirement savings, and 17% have already taken on debt to keep paying for it.

NASA Just Opened Applications for Astronauts. Here’s How You Can Qualify

and on November 9, 2026

NASA lists the astronaut salary at $164,395, with no age limit and a Dec. 3 deadline, but the qualifications are demanding.

Your Thanksgiving Meal Is Going to Cost Less This Year

and on November 9, 2026

Wells Fargo puts a 10-person meal at $78.93, but beverages push the total to $127.54, and pumpkin pie posts the steepest increase.

Veterans Day Is Wednesday. Here’s Where Veterans Eat Free

, and on November 9, 2026

Starbucks, Applebee’s and Denny’s are among the chains offering free meals or coffee on Nov. 11, but most deals require proof of service.

Starbucks Unveils 4 Unbearably Cute Bearista Surprise Cup Characters

and on November 9, 2026

Each blind-box cup comes with a personality card, but you won’t know which of five designs you got until you open it.

It’s National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day: See Deals From Popeyes, More

and on November 9, 2026

Several chains offer a sandwich for as little as $2 today, but most of the best deals require an app or rewards sign-up.

Why Paying Off a Mortgage Early Could Be the Wrong Move

and on November 9, 2026

Roughly 1 in 4 homeowners pay extra on their mortgage, but if your loan carries a sub-3% rate, that cash may work harder somewhere else.

How to Get the Most Benefit from Eating Toast

and on November 8, 2026

A slice can supply fiber, B vitamins and iron, but only if the label passes three checks dietitians say matter most.

Social Security’s Under Threat. Can New Senators Save It?

and on November 8, 2026

The trust fund is forecast to run dry in 2032, and an automatic 22% benefit cut could cost a newly retired average couple $16,900 a year.

Here’s How to Buy and Sell Stocks Like a Member of Congress

and on November 8, 2026

Lawmakers can take up to 45 days to disclose a trade, so by the time copycats hear about it, the market has already moved.

Death Doesn’t Stop Bills from Coming, but You Don’t Have to Pay Them All

and on November 7, 2026

When a loved one dies, the bills keep coming — but experts say many can be delayed, negotiated down, or never paid at all.

The Flu Strain Driving This Season’s Unusually Early Spread

and on November 7, 2026

Flu activity started climbing in late August, and wastewater data shows the earliest onset in at least four years, driven by a mutated H1N1 strain.

Hertz Lets You Test a Car for 3 Days Before You Decide to Buy

and on November 6, 2026

Hertz’s TestDrive+ lets shoppers rent a used car for three days, with rental fees waived if they buy it. Here’s how the process works.

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